Indiana abortion bill changes rejected

Tighter rules urged for doctors' offices

11:09 PM,
Apr. 1, 2013

Written by

Lesley Weidenbener | TheStatehouseFile.com

Republicans in the Indiana House rejected a proposal Monday that would have required doctors' offices to meet stricter standards for their buildings and operations if they administer abortion-inducing drugs.

The standards would have been the same as those required by Senate Bill 371 for clinics that use RU-486 and other drugs for what are called "medical abortions."

Rep. Sue Errington, D-Muncie, said she offered the proposal to ensure that all medical facilities - and therefore all patients - are treated equally. ...